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Feb. 25, 2026, 3 p.m. - Feb. 25, 2026, 4 p.m.

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As organizations enter 2026, leaders are scaling AI to drive growth while prioritizing transparency, accountability, and trust.

**This event will be online only**


AI is increasingly shaping how organizations communicate, personalize, and make decisions, often beyond public view. Join Nicole Alexander in conversation with Cecilia Dones for an exploration of how organizations can balance innovation with accountability to ensure AI adoption drives performance, strengthens trust, and supports sustainable competitive advantage. Learn about what responsible AI use looks like today, where the greatest risks and opportunities sit, and how ethical choices directly impact long-term growth.

About the Presenters:

 

 

Nicole Alexander is a marketing and AI ethics leader with over 25 years experience at the intersection of technology, data, and innovation. She has held senior leadership roles at Meta, Ipsos, and Nielsen and is the author of Ethical AI in Marketing: Aligning Growth, Responsibility, and Customer Trust (Kogan Page, 2025). Nicole has taught at NYU and Columbia University, serves on the boards of Per Scholas and The Loveland Foundation, and advises organizations on marketing and responsible AI strategy.

 

 

Dr. Cecilia Dones is a leading voice on leadership under uncertainty and the future of AI, known for translating complex technology into human-centered, actionable insight. She is a 2x award-winning AI leader and speaker, founder of 3 Standard Deviations, and has held senior leadership roles at L’Oréal and LVMH. Dr. Dones has taught at MIT Sloan and Columbia Business School and reaches a global audience through her newsletters, Signal & Connection and What Is a CMO to Do with AI?

 

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